Il Grano in Exeter

Celebrated My birthday here with family and friends, the food was delicious. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was just perfect. Would highly recommend, everyone enjoyed their meal. We couldn’t fault it. It was just perfect thank you so much for looking after us so well. Rachel xx

We had wonderful food, very friendly staff and a good atmosphere

Every time a pleasure lovely food Highly recommend

One of the best restaurants in Exeter friendly staff amazing food

My family and I are very satisfied with the services and food. What an atmosphere !!! The less is more and this place has it all !! Italian all the way !!! 😍

A really lovely meal today enjoyed by all. Thank you and we’ll be back!

Service was excellent, generous portions with the food, and it was delicious.

Fantastic food for a private event at the weekend. Food was excellent and commented on by all our guests. Communication was brilliant and very professional leading up to the event. Thank you so much Byl. Highly recommend Il Grano.

Amazing food, amazing friendly staff, amazing atmosphere. Definitely give this place a try if you’re in Exeter.

3 stars to compensate for the 4.8. It's certainly tasty food, but I would expect a 3.8/3.9.

Great Italian, fantastic food and Atmosphere, you should all be very proud!

Atmosphere- Great Staff - Friendly Food - unbelievable good Family celebrations, 22 of us. Il Grano could not do enough for us, to ensure the night went without a hitch. Happy for balloons and supplied cake. As expected we pre-ordered, food hot, came at the same time and most importantly was delicious. Three quarters of the party had not eaten there before and were so amazed with the evening, said they would come back. A hidden gem.

Awful service, a smile would help. Hot food is always a bonus!!, and maybe some loo roll?? Atmosphere gets 4 ⭐️ only because I was with friends

Great service and very welcoming. food and service was excellent and great atmosphere Definitely will go back again very satisfied

My wife and I just returned home from an absolutely delicious meal at il grano. For starter I had the meatballs which was tasty, and for mains I had the il grano Cazone which is one of the best Cazone I have personally ever had. It was stuffed full with ham, pieces of chicken, minced beef and pepperoni. The selection of desserts all sounded so good but in the end chose banoffee cake. I am really glad I did as it tasted wonderful, it wasn't too sweet and I scoffed it down!! :) I could have eaten 2 of these delicious slices of cake it was that good!! I also had a cheeky taste of my wifes tiramisu and that was delicious too. The service from the whole team at il grano was fantastic. Overall we were both really impressed with our dinner and will be returning soon for sure! I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the area or looking for somewhere special to eat and also recommend you book because it is obviously a popular restaurant and was busy the whole time we were there. My thanks to the whole team at il grano for a lovely evening meal.

Great food. Very pleasant service.

Delicious lasagne, garlic bread and chunky chips, but even better banoffi cheesecake, pie type pudding - nicest pudding I've had for a long time! Great portions, nice atmosphere.

I went here with some colleagues for a leaving do. we were all very impressed. the food was amazing, I had the monkfish and Potatoes which was really well cooked. and the mussels for starter.. the portion sizes are very generous. the restaurant is authentically italian and the service is also a highlight. would definitely go back and would recommend to anyone!

Excellent fabulous lunchtime meal with family

I really highly recommend this restaurant, you must have their risotto, trust me 👍🏼

This place is just amazing 😍😍!! Every single time I visit, I am blown away with not only the food, but the personal friendly service they give. Be it a date night, business or a chilled evening with family, it always delivers 100% excellence! Love it, and can't wait until our next visit!!

Great food,ambience and service such a lovely suprise locally

Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Food was incredible, all home made and fresh. Truffle pasta was the best pasta I've ever had. Thank you so much.

Fantastic Italian worth the trip a few miles out of Exeter Great food , wine and service

Superb meal with attentive well timed service and a fantastic atmosphere. Thoroughly recommended.

We tend to celebrate our anniversaries and birthdays here, but will use any excuse to dine here.

Fantastic place. Very nice service and great atmosphere

Had lunch here today with my two daughters and son in law. The food was amazing, and the service was excellent, despite it being extremely busy. Very enjoyable.

I think if I could give 4.5 stars, I would. Almost exceptional. Love the interior the service is good. Can get busy so recommend booking a quieter time if that's what you prefer. We had starters and pasta. Was authentic Italian food as far as I am concerned. Carbonara was very good. I had ravioli, which was also good. Would prefer to try the rest of the menus before giving 5 stars but assume the rest is top. Good selection of wines so be aware if get a good quality wine will bump the price up significantly.

Brilliant food and friendly staff, service was second to none. Byl the owner was a great host. We would highly recommend il Grano but definitely book as it gets full as it is that good 👍

Great local Italian. A must try if you are in the area. Special lunch time menu is a good price and the food is fresh and well cooked. Wide selection of wines and cocktails too.

Such lovely friendly staff and great food. Would highly recommend.

We were taken here by family that visit often and the food and service was fabulous! The steak was exquisite & the cheese board is the nicest I have had, everyone had a wonderful evening and the staff were friendly and inviting!

WOW what a find ! 4 of us, have been today for a birthday lunch. All of the dishes were amazing. Can't believe £15.99 2 courses, £19.99 for 3 courses. Lovely staff in beautiful restaurant. If like us you are thinking of visiting Killerton House be sure to stop here for lunch or dinner. You won't be disappointed.

Everything was lovely! Great food, representation, staff, and atmosphere 👌🏻❤️ would definitely come again 💯

Not great, the service was pretty slow and the staff were unenthusiastic. The pasta had way too much oil in. While the menu has a lot of choice, the options need consolidating. It’s better to be good at a few dishes than mediocre at all of them and would improve speed of service.

Delicious food. Fantastic service. Plenty of vegetarian options.

Excellent food! I'm glad I visited - walked in without reservation, parking was free, service was excellent. If you do drive, better to reserve a table to request for a parking space (limited space). The saffron seafood risotto was absolutely delicious!

Friendly staff, great service! Too much pasta in my meal. Will try another dish next time!

Had a great meal, never been there before, staff were really friendly. Will be visiting again I am 😃

Il Grano is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates fine Italian dining. Whether you’re a fan of traditional Italian dishes or simply looking for a wonderful place to enjoy a meal, this restaurant is sure to impress. I can’t wait to return and savor more of their delicious offerings.

We enjoyed a fantastic relaxed meal with amazing service and delicious food. Certainly will be a regular venue when we want to eat out

Great place, so glad we have a proper friendly restaurant.

Il Grano is one of best (it is the best restaurant) in Exeter, always amazing and friendly staff and food is just like heaven! Prices are great too!

Such a lovely restaurant. We're so lucky to have this close by. Excellent food and top class service 👌

I've been thinking about the food since I came here 2 weeks ago. The staff are really friendly and make you feel very comfortable, great vibe about the place. Will definitely be back

Another great bit of grub from the guys. Love it thanks 🙏

Totally unexpected pleasure. Excellent service, really good selection of food and what we ate was delicious and plentiful. Will return to continue trying out the dishes. Highly recommended. Seriously.

Really lovely menu, absolutely delicious fresh food, very friendly service and buzzing atmosphere with swanky decor. Loved it

An absolutely beautiful restaurant, I’m visiting from Birmingham for a week and would eat here every night. Lovely decor, clean and welcoming. The gentleman who greeted me and waitress who served me were super friendly, humorous and helpful with recommendations when I asked. I had the lamb shank and the portion size was great! Really generous size which is even better considering it wasn’t pricey at all! Thank you :)

The restaurant was very comfortable and had a relaxed atmosphere. The waitress was amazing and helped us decide which meals were recommended and she got it spot on. The food was absolutely amazing. Would definitely recommend this place.

Very accommodating with gluten free meals and went to check with the chef to make sure. Service was lovely and the food was the best carbonara that I have ever eaten!

This lovely restaurant had a wonderful atmosphere and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend a visit.

IL Grano is a sheer delight. Another find by chance on a Sunday later afternoon. From the call to book to the warm welcome, these guys are fantastic!! The choices I had as a non-meat eater were unbelievable and I will be returning to try them all. The service impeccable, attentive but not over bearing. The food, so flavoursome and a great choice of mocktails. All you meat eaters/bevvie lovers are completely catered for. The Barrata for starters was so rich and creamy and the sauce on the meatballs set the palette for the main course. The Calzone was humongous and filled to the brim with various meats, sauces and cheese. My GF vegetarian spaghetti was so tasty, I just needed a bit of spice in there. Desserts did not disappoint either with their homemade Tiramisu and Panna cotta. We will definitely return!!!!

Staff try hard and food is good. But Duck was a bit overdone and so was steak. Overall fun evening. We'll be back 😊

Wonderful food and great service. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys fine eating.

Great staff and nice food. Busy which is a great sign! Not a cheap night out but a very pleasant one. Plenty for veggies.

The best Italian restaurant in Exeter - the seafood risotto is one lovely 😍

Such a great atmosphere and the staff were a very friendly team, I need to go there when we next have a big family get together and then put together a proper family review, watch this space

What a lovely lunchtime experience.. Great location, parking at rear, super service.... Some of the best meatballs and amazing sauce and would go just back for that.. Lovely friendly... I now have my fav Italian.. ..

Great food, decent portion sizes and really good service. They were clearly understaffed today but our waitress was amazing. Definitely a firm favourite to come back!

I came here for my 18th birthday meal, the staff were polite and welcoming, the service was fast and the food was 10/10. We’ll be back !

Had a lovely family meal here, the rump steak was delicious and other pasta and pizza dishes were also great. Really nice place with great service

Our meal was absolutely amazing, nothing was too much trouble... The waitress was attentive and helpful with a meal request liaised with the Chef 👌👌👌 Excellent. I would definitely recommend this lovely Italian Restaurant to all ... Such a great atmosphere too.... Wonderful Experience 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I went to this restaurant for a meal at beginning of April, this people offer a free parking service at the back but you must enter the car details at entrance which staff never advise you to do despite of me asking at the restaurant the correct procedure, now I am facing a £100 penalty charge in which the owner is not willing to arrange with the parking encharge company unless I give the name of the waitress to be fire for not instructing me correctly.

Always a pleasure to come here. The team are so welcoming even when clearly fully booked and busy. The food is always great. Yet to have something I haven't enjoyed.

Superb place to eat. The ambiance was lovely. The star of the show was the fabulous well presented food. The flavours, colours and taste was one of the best pasta dishes I’ve tasted for a very long time. Excellent table service.

AMAZING. So good despite a VERY chellenging patron who was literally there to blagg a free meal. The manager was sensational at trying to smooth the situation and handled it with grace. Food was brilliant and I would go back daily if I could haha! Oh and the portions are HUGE.. truffle pasta was UNREAL

Great food, good value, delightful service

Lovely food and fantastic service, this place is definitely worth a visit.

Relaxed and friendly. Really lovely place to eat.

I’ve read the few bad reviews and they bear no resemblance to our experience. We were a group of 13 and we went on a Monday night. We all started with appetizers (my wife can’t stop raving about the goat cheese) and had various mains. From monkfish to Steak, vegetarian and many pasta dishes. ALL came out hot and fresh, cooked to perfection and very tasty. Very attentive staff and the non locals of the party plan to make it a stop whenever they are in Exeter. The locals plan to come here often. Well done!

13 of us went for a family meal and it was wonderful. Everyone enjoyed their meal (and starters- I high recommend the goat cheese, it was amazing)! Would go back again.

The food is unreal, so fresh and delicious. Very reasonably priced and the atmosphere within the restaurant is wonderfully curated. From the music to the low lighting and the open space, really worth a visit. What’s better than all that though is the service. From the manager to the chefs (open kitchen), everyone is genuinely warm and friendly. Cannot recommend more highly.

Service and food was amazing will definitely be back.

Really yummy freshly made pasta. Service can be a bit slow so do make sure to go with plenty of time.

Family meal tonight at il Grano. Fantastic menu, lovely food and service, a hidden gem.

My go to place for the best lasagne around, great friendly service and atmosphere always, highly recommend for anyone

AMAZING! From the moment you walk in until the next day we keep thinking what an amazing food and experience we've just had. We go there now once every 2-3 weeks and there was never a disappointment. We keep bringing our friends and they are keep coming back there too. Restaurant is busy, buzzing, warm, cosy, Italian music. Vibe is incredible. The manager and all staff is very engaging and so kind and always pay attention to detail.❤️ Chefs are the best of the best. ❤️We've tried almost everything on the menu and its so hard to choose again because we want to try all that again, everything is just so delicious. ❤️This place is the best in Exeter. I can't recommend enough. I want to eat there every day because, its like mother's home made lasagna, pasta, risotto, pizza everything absolutely fabulous. Very well done to you all!xxx

Arguably, this is the best Italian restaurant within the Exeter area. Food and service are always top class, and the restaurant has a luxury feel to it.

What a gem amazing food , decor and service looking forward to our next visit

Nice friendly staff, Nice relaxing atmosphere, the food is amazing. I will definitely coming back.

Lovely gem in Pinhoe. Went for an early mother's day treat with family. Food was great, nice sized portions. Atmosphere is nice and feels fancy but homely. The owner came and said hello to us when we first sat down which was a nice touch! The fruit juice drinks were nice and fresh. Will definitely be going again and making our way through the menu! Lots of vegetarian and gluten free options which was great for one member of our family who needed that.

Really enjoy coming here with our family and friends.Food is always great and the owners and staff are so friendly and welcoming, highly recommend 😀

Went for a birthday lunch, food was gorgeous, nice atmosphere and very nice staff. I had the goats cheese and the mushroom ravioli, both of which were delicious. Highly recommend

We are lucky to have this Italian restaurant so near where we live in Pinhoe. The food is excellent with good choice, nice ambience and friendly Italian owner. We went at lunchtime in a party of six for a celebration so a rather slow meal was to be expected. There is a free car park almost next door and there are no accessibility issues. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Oh my word!! This isn’t just an Italian restaurant, it’s a truly authentic, wonderfully atmospheric experience with exquisite food, all wrapped up with attentive and wonderful staff. You won’t want to leave.

4th visit last night. Great service every time. Food is excellent and the staff are helpful, patient and can’t be faulted.

Fantastic night! 15 of us for a 50th birthday party, lovely staff! Lovely food and very attentive service, couldn’t ask for more! Thankyou everyone X

We celebrated my husbands 50th at Il Grano. All 15 of us had an amazing time. The service and food were great as always. The restaurant was full so there was a lovely buzzy atmosphere, with another two tables celebrating birthdays and everyone joining in with the singing! Thank you to the whole team for making the occasion special. Pinhoe is lucky to have you!

Love this restaurant. Always greeted by kind happy people, the atmosphere is beautiful and feels authentic, the food portions are big and plentiful, each meal we have had has been delicious and true italian. Bursting with flavour. Pure enjoyment and leave feeling content after. Thankyou.

Had a meal there for new year's and was amazing, returned tonight with my family. Once again, amazing atmosphere, amazing service and amazing food. Well done to all at il grano, you definitely have everything right. 5 stars all round from me 👏

I went to this lovely restaurant for my birthday. I was super impressed with the service, food and ambience. Will definitely be coming back.

WOW!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING IN EVERY WAY.....went for a friend's birthday there was about 20 of us...food, service, atmosphere, price, is just the BEST I've had for a long long while....RECOMMEND 100%

I went for lunch with some family members. The venue is awesome and the staff really lovely, we had the lunch time meal, I wasn't super hungry so had the tiramusu to take away which was a bonus! Everyone enjoyed the lovely well cooked food, we will definitely visit again.

Absolutely amazing place to eat. Great staff and amazing food!

Fantastic food at a reasonable price.

Always love going here! The food amd service are always amazing. It's comfy and cosy and the portion are just perfect. Great value got money. Highly recommend coning here.

The atmosphere and the staff were great. The food is nice. There is parking around the back marked as parking for the Chinese but is for the Italian also, there is a smaller car park to the front with electric vehicle charging but has a 1 hour max stay before 6, after 6 you can stay longer.

Lovely food and really nice attentive staff tho service slow would go back again